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  1. Flight nursing in Birmingham???

    magnolia3957 replied to magnolia3957's topic in Alabama Nursing

    do you have to be a BSN RN to work at UAB? I have had no luck getting a recruiter to call me back. I just want to ask questions. I am trying to decide between 2nd degree BSN and just doing ADN RN at...

  2. anyone ever heard of Healthcare Academy/Institute?

    magnolia3957 replied to magnolia3957's topic in Alabama Nursing

    where is it? how long was the program? Thats exactly why I was looking for some training, to be able to get a job in a hospital to even be able to quit mine and start nursing school.

  3. strange curiosity regarding nursing titles/credentials

    magnolia3957 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I have noticed lately that MSN and BSN RN's have that credentialed on there badges/coats/scrubs etc. I never see ADN RN. So if a Nurse is credentialed just RN is is just assumed that he/she is...

  4. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    magnolia3957 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Associates Degree Nursing and at my school is the 2 year RN

  5. strange curiosity regarding nursing titles/credentials

    magnolia3957 replied to magnolia3957's topic in General Nursing

    oh, thanks for all your

  6. strange curiosity regarding nursing titles/credentials

    magnolia3957 replied to magnolia3957's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all....I guess ultimately I am trying to convince myself that I am not making a bad decision to not do the 2nd degree program at the University and just get the BSN right now. Mostly I decided...

  7. strange curiosity regarding nursing titles/credentials

    magnolia3957 replied to magnolia3957's topic in General Nursing

    I am not actually a RN yet. I start school in the fall. I have a BS, and have been working in pharmaceuticals for the past few years. I was just curious. I have talk to the nursing recruiter at one of...

  8. how to get BSN when you have a BA

    magnolia3957 replied to renee47's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    same boat...have a BA in philosophy science. went back and completed all of the science requirements, but then decided NOT to do the 2nd degree BSN program. Mostly because it cost A LOT more than the...

  9. UAB AMNP Summer 2009 Class

    magnolia3957 replied to bama92's topic in Alabama Nursing

    oh, never mind...it is the 2nd degree program. I did not realize it was called the Nurse Pathways. I thought NP stood for Nurse Practitioner. I met with Ms Ohman a few months ago about this program....

  10. UAB AMNP Summer 2009 Class

    magnolia3957 replied to bama92's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Is the one that you have to have your RN...not the new 2nd degree nurse masters??? or is there another new program I am not aware of for 2nd degree people pursuing

  11. Jeff State Summer 2009 Hopefuls

    magnolia3957 replied to itssarayay's topic in Alabama Nursing

    please don't say that...lets hope it stays around 183-185!!!!! For those of us who already have degrees and do not want to have to PAY to re-take ALL of our science classes to get our b's (from...

  12. New Teacher Wants to Become a Nurse: Advice Please!!

    magnolia3957 replied to teacher1986's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I am a second career second degree'er too! I feel your pain...and wish I had decided earlier in my career that the misery I felt was real. Instead I have spent alot of my adult life killing myself to...

  13. Virginia College New RN program - anyone know anything about it?

    magnolia3957 replied to matchsticktgt's topic in Alabama Nursing

    heres my 2 cents if you HAVE to go at night. To get in Jeff States night program you basically have to make A's (have 190 points--the cut off was like 185 i think last year). rather than spend 30k at...

  14. Jeff State Summer 2009 Hopefuls

    magnolia3957 replied to itssarayay's topic in Alabama Nursing

    so when should we start stalking the

  15. Virginia College New RN program - anyone know anything about it?

    magnolia3957 replied to matchsticktgt's topic in Alabama Nursing

    WAY WAY WAY over priced. And the lady tried to convince me that I should just borrow the money, that student loan debt is HEALTHY debt to be in! I honestly think UAB is cheaper. Accreditation is...

  16. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

    magnolia3957 replied to amyet's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think she meant no difference in pay for my situation, since I already have a BS. I totally agree on the more education thing. Although I am opting for the ADN route, if I did not already have a BS...

  17. Baylor Benefits?

    magnolia3957 replied to KimmieNEAL's topic in Alabama Nursing

    what Birmingham hospitals let you do weekend only

  18. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

    magnolia3957 replied to amyet's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have a BS. I am starting the ADN program this fall. I spoke to recruiters at UAb and was told there would be no difference in pay. AND yes, UAB now has a MSN program for 2nd degree

  19. Do anybody attend Herzing College B'ham

    magnolia3957 replied to Javon's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I have hears it is very expensive compared to a Jr

  20. Jeff State Summer 2009 Hopefuls

    magnolia3957 replied to itssarayay's topic in Alabama Nursing

    YES I am applying for summer 09---I have 180 points...but you just never know. I am taking bio 103 this semester to get my pts up...but cannot count that till fall app. ANY ADVISE on which campus is...

  21. Jeff State Summer 2009 Hopefuls

    magnolia3957 replied to itssarayay's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I talked to the adviser yesterday. Cut off for Shelby was 185, Jefferson was 183. For Spring. Apparently it is getting higher every semester. She also mentioned that there is some talk of changing the...

  22. considering a career change to nursing. need a little info, please.

    magnolia3957 replied to luckyblackcat's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Helllo. I am basically in the same boat. I have a BA from UAB and work in Pharmaceuticals. I had many of the science classes with my BA b/c I started out in nursing. At any rate, I just thought I...

  23. Anyone in RN program at Central Al Comm College in Childersburg????

    magnolia3957 posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hi all, I am starting to think about CACC Childersburg as a backup plan if I do not get into Jeff State. Just wondering -what do you all think of the program? -What is your schedule like the first...

  24. Anyone in RN program at Central Al Comm College in Childersburg????

    magnolia3957 replied to magnolia3957's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Thanks for the complement!!! All of this really bothers me with Jeff State. To think that people like me..with all A's &B's, a 3.04 gpa and a BA in Philosophy Science from UAB cannot get in Jeff...

  25. Tossing around a move to Alabama...any suggestions on where to live?

    magnolia3957 replied to justme1972's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Helena, Pell-City are nice but not close to the BEST hospitals...and not terribly convenient to downtown. Be very carefull with Chelsea. It is very nice and affordable but you must brave THE WORST...